Funding Amount

Varies (pooled giving model)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ChangeMakers Giving Circle

Type: Giving circle and grantmaking program for high school students

Description: A giving circle and grantmaking program for high school students, facilitated by high school students, located across Central Texas.

Geographic Scope: Central Texas (multiple locations across the region)

Participants: High school students (grades 10-12)

Structure: Program is led and facilitated by high school students themselves, allowing youth to learn about philanthropy and community impact while managing grant decisions.

Example Grant Activity (2017):

  • The RR ChangeMakers (students: Joseph Gonzales, Braeden Hutson, and Dinesh Balakrishnan) presented grants to local nonprofits

  • Grants included: $4,000 to The Sandbox at Madeline's Place; $3,000 to Central TX Table of Grace; $1,500 to Stand Up 8

  • Wells Fargo provided $10,000 grant to RR ChangeMakers to support the program
  • Partnership: Facilitated by Greater Round Rock Community Foundation/Central Texas Community Foundation in partnership with local entities like the Round Rock Chamber

    What Central Texas Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    65
    Total given
    $3.07M
    Median grant
    $20K
    Range
    $5,600–$1.01M
    • By dollars: Texas 96%, Illinois 2%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Round Rock, TX; Georgetown, TX.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Hope Alliance · Round Rock, TX

      General organizational support

      $1.01M

    • The Assoc of Former Students of Tamu · College Station, TX

      General organizational support

      $300K

    • Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation · Austin, TX

      General organizational support

      $125K

    • Seton Williamson Foundation · Round Rock, TX

      General organizational support

      $100K

    • Texas One Fund Inc · Austin, TX

      General organizational support

      $100K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadershipnonprofitseducation

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